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English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on June 03, 2026, 16:47:42

Title: Why gamers are buying an $800 Steam Deck instead of an Xbox ROG Ally or Legion Go S
Post by: Redaktion on June 03, 2026, 16:47:42
Although the Steam Deck OLED has cost almost $800 since its recent price increase, it sold out almost immediately – even though more powerful handhelds are available for less. According to a recent Reddit discussion, there are clear reasons for that.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Why-gamers-are-buying-an-800-Steam-Deck-instead-of-an-Xbox-ROG-Ally-or-Legion-Go-S.1314363.0.html
Title: Re: Why gamers are buying an $800 Steam Deck instead of an Xbox ROG Ally or Legion Go S
Post by: Sérgio Silva on June 03, 2026, 19:26:23
Because they're dumb.
Title: Re: Why gamers are buying an $800 Steam Deck instead of an Xbox ROG Ally or Legion Go S
Post by: Gallo123 on June 04, 2026, 08:01:19
Quote from: Sérgio Silva on June 03, 2026, 19:26:23Because they're dumb.

For there to be an average intelligence you need lower quadrants of intelligence.

Enter the Steam Deck 4 years later, obsolete and still people buying it.
Title: Re: Why gamers are buying an $800 Steam Deck instead of an Xbox ROG Ally or Legion Go S
Post by: Region specific on June 04, 2026, 08:36:25
Maybe in the states. Both still in stock in UK.
Title: Re: Why gamers are buying an $800 Steam Deck instead of an Xbox ROG Ally or Legion Go S
Post by: Ren on June 04, 2026, 14:56:30
1. Ability to repair
2. Ability to mod
3. Steam software support
4. Community support
Title: Re: Why gamers are buying an $800 Steam Deck instead of an Xbox ROG Ally or Legion Go S
Post by: Ricardo on June 04, 2026, 19:59:03
Basically because any other handheld has a confusing marketing promotion.
There's so many variants of Lenovo Legion Go and ROG Ally that people have no idea which to choose or even what are the clear advantages over each of them. Steam Deck has 2 variants: LCD and OLED. That's it. It's a no brainier decision.
Title: Re: Why gamers are buying an $800 Steam Deck instead of an Xbox ROG Ally or Legion Go S
Post by: VGH on June 04, 2026, 23:32:36
Ngl, at first I thought maybe they just had 10 in stock but then I checked that steam best sellers page and it's ranked #2.

That's crazy even after years it's still selling.

Guess this explains why OEMs and intel trying to break into handheld market now.
Title: Re: Why gamers are buying an $800 Steam Deck instead of an Xbox ROG Ally or Legion Go S
Post by: JamesCH88 on June 06, 2026, 10:52:50
I've just bought the Lenovo Legion go s z1 extreme (steam OS) I PAID £820 with a 30% off promotion.

I'm really happy with it, but I spent months researching websites and YouTube reviews to help lead me to which handheld suited my needs best.

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